C & J Associates Landfill - New Castle, Delaware Solid Waste Management

C & J Associates is a landfill facility located at 1000 Marsh Lane in New Castle, Delaware, United States. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the New Castle County area. As a landfill in the United States, C & J Associates operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Delaware's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, ensuring proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location in an industrial area near the Delaware River presents typical landfill challenges such as leachate management and methane gas control. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and environmental compliance. The landfill contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and recycling diversion efforts.

Landfills in Delaware, like C & J Associates, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Delaware River and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Methane gas generated from waste decomposition requires collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA landfill gas rules. The facility's location in New Castle, a densely populated area, also necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.